diff --git a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/LavaRuins/lavaland_surface_syndicate_base1.dmm b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/LavaRuins/lavaland_surface_syndicate_base1.dmm
index e00aedc8100..07f00c599c3 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/LavaRuins/lavaland_surface_syndicate_base1.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/LavaRuins/lavaland_surface_syndicate_base1.dmm
@@ -1241,21 +1241,6 @@
 /obj/structure/sign/securearea,
 /turf/simulated/wall/mineral/plastitanium/explosive,
 /area/ruin/unpowered/syndicate_lava_base/main)
-"cf" = (
-/obj/structure/table/reinforced,
-/obj/effect/turf_decal/tile/neutral{
-	dir = 1
-	},
-/obj/effect/turf_decal/tile/neutral,
-/obj/effect/turf_decal/tile/neutral{
-	dir = 4
-	},
-/obj/effect/turf_decal/tile/neutral{
-	dir = 8
-	},
-/obj/item/radio/intercom/syndicate,
-/turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/dark,
-/area/ruin/unpowered/syndicate_lava_base/telecomms)
 "cg" = (
 /obj/machinery/portable_atmospherics/canister/nitrogen,
 /turf/simulated/floor/engine{
@@ -3529,10 +3514,6 @@
 /obj/machinery/alarm/syndicate{
 	pixel_y = 24
 	},
-/obj/item/radio/headset/syndicate/alt{
-	pixel_x = -3;
-	pixel_y = 3
-	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/grimy,
 /area/ruin/unpowered/syndicate_lava_base/dormitories)
 "hN" = (
@@ -3558,10 +3539,6 @@
 /obj/machinery/alarm/syndicate{
 	pixel_y = 24
 	},
-/obj/item/radio/headset/syndicate/alt{
-	pixel_x = -3;
-	pixel_y = 3
-	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/grimy,
 /area/ruin/unpowered/syndicate_lava_base/dormitories)
 "hR" = (
@@ -4479,10 +4456,6 @@
 /obj/structure/table/wood,
 /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/m10mm,
 /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/sniper_rounds,
-/obj/item/radio/headset/syndicate/alt{
-	pixel_x = -3;
-	pixel_y = 3
-	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/grimy,
 /area/ruin/unpowered/syndicate_lava_base/dormitories)
 "jB" = (
@@ -6785,7 +6758,6 @@
 /obj/machinery/computer/message_monitor{
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/item/paper/monitorkey,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/dark,
 /area/ruin/unpowered/syndicate_lava_base/telecomms)
 "ov" = (
@@ -7400,7 +7372,7 @@ mp
 mQ
 nl
 nJ
-cf
+nJ
 ov
 mn
 ab
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm
index 72e584e91aa..105f6730140 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/headset.dm
@@ -103,6 +103,13 @@
 /obj/item/radio/headset/syndicate/alt/syndteam
 	ks1type = /obj/item/encryptionkey/syndteam
 
+/obj/item/radio/headset/syndicate/alt/lavaland
+	name = "syndicate lavaland headset"
+
+/obj/item/radio/headset/syndicate/alt/lavaland/New()
+	. = ..()
+	set_frequency(SYND_FREQ)
+
 /obj/item/radio/headset/binary
 	origin_tech = "syndicate=3"
 	ks1type = /obj/item/encryptionkey/binary
diff --git a/code/modules/awaymissions/corpse.dm b/code/modules/awaymissions/corpse.dm
index 1086f43dd48..bac8d64d9f2 100644
--- a/code/modules/awaymissions/corpse.dm
+++ b/code/modules/awaymissions/corpse.dm
@@ -163,11 +163,11 @@
 	var/pda = -1
 	var/backpack_contents = -1
 	var/suit_store = -1
-
 	var/hair_style
 	var/facial_hair_style
 	var/skin_tone
 
+	var/list/del_types = list(/obj/item/pda, /obj/item/radio/headset)
 
 /obj/effect/mob_spawn/human/Initialize()
 	if(ispath(outfit))
@@ -227,7 +227,6 @@
 			if(!isnum(T))
 				outfit.vars[slot] = T
 		H.equipOutfit(outfit)
-		var/list/del_types = list(/obj/item/pda, /obj/item/radio/headset)
 		for(var/del_type in del_types)
 			var/obj/item/I = locate(del_type) in H
 			qdel(I)
diff --git a/code/modules/ruins/lavalandruin_code/syndicate_base.dm b/code/modules/ruins/lavalandruin_code/syndicate_base.dm
index 33e4fb527ae..532e50831e5 100644
--- a/code/modules/ruins/lavalandruin_code/syndicate_base.dm
+++ b/code/modules/ruins/lavalandruin_code/syndicate_base.dm
@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@
 	<br><i>You are free to attack anyone not aligned with the Syndicate in the vicinity of your base. <font size=6>DO NOT</font> work against Syndicate personnel (such as traitors or nuclear operatives). You may work with or against non-Syndicate antagonists on a case-by-case basis. <font size=6>DO NOT</font> leave your base without admin permission.</i>"
 	outfit = /datum/outfit/lavaland_syndicate
 	assignedrole = "Lavaland Syndicate"
+	del_types = list() // Necessary to prevent del_types from removing radio!
 	allow_species_pick = TRUE
 
 /obj/effect/mob_spawn/human/lavaland_syndicate/Destroy()
@@ -46,7 +47,7 @@
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/labcoat
 	shoes = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/combat
 	gloves = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/combat
-	r_ear = /obj/item/radio/headset/syndicate/alt
+	r_ear = /obj/item/radio/headset/syndicate/alt/lavaland // See del_types above
 	back = /obj/item/storage/backpack
 	r_pocket = /obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/pistol
 	id = /obj/item/card/id/syndicate/anyone
@@ -74,9 +75,13 @@
 
 /datum/outfit/lavaland_syndicate/comms
 	name = "Lavaland Syndicate Comms Agent"
+	r_ear = /obj/item/radio/headset/syndicate/alt // See del_types above
 	r_hand = /obj/item/melee/energy/sword/saber
 	mask = /obj/item/clothing/mask/chameleon/gps
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest
+	backpack_contents = list(
+		/obj/item/paper/monitorkey = 1 // message console on lavaland does NOT spawn with this
+	)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/chameleon/gps/New()
 	. = ..()